Unexcavated Areas of Harappa
An enormous amount of work to do, and only a tiny proportion most ancient Indus sites like Harappa, Mohenjo-daro and Dholavira have been excavated.
Harappa, Punjab ancient Indus civilization excavations, figurines, seals and other objects.
Coiled wire necklace
This unique discovery of a coiled copper-alloy wire necklace (H2000/2242-01) has traces of fibers preserved on the inside.
Ram figurine from Harappa
Ram figurines are identified by their large curled horns. Some have incised horns and/or muzzles like the water buffalo figurines and are only distinguished by the curvature of the horns.
Approximate height (length): 6.0 cm.
Plaster jacketing basket impression
The pedestaled basketry impression was covered with plastic and a plaster jacket applied to hold the column together when the sediment was cut loose.
Harappa Earthen Jar D27
There are several photographs of the earthen jar D27 that was found on Mound A-B. This was one of the earliest complete pots discovered at Harappa. That this pot was one of the images published by Marshall in his announcement in the Illustrated
Discarded pottery sherds, Harappa
This pile represents sorted and discarded pottery sherds from continuing excavations at Harappa since 1985.
Button seal find
The discovery of a button seal is always exciting. Mushtaq, one of the excavation assistants from Harappa Town is proud to have found the second seal of the 1998 excavation season.
Superimposed street levels inside the city wall
Superimposed street levels inside the city wall indicate that this area was kept clear until the last phase of the Period 3C occupation when structures were built encroaching onto the street (Trench 41NE)
Fiber pseudomorphs
Fiber pseudomorphs preserved by copper salts on the interior of the coiled copper necklace (Slide 38) have been analyzed using various techniques and determined to be silk from the wild silk moth, Antheraea mylitta, commonly called "Tussar" silk
Ram figurine with painted designs from Harappa
The ram figurines are also sometimes decorated with black stripes and patterns. Some may be painted black. Occasionally, incised "wool" is depicted on the bodies of sheep figurines.
Approximate dimensions (W x H(L) x D): 3.3 x 6.6 x 6.3 cm.